What should I do if my important medication is not available?

Good day,

Until now, I've been taking a medication called "atomoxetine" for my OCD and ADHD. The problem is that it's currently unavailable due to a shortage. The prescription for the medication was automatically renewed on my health insurance card.

Unfortunately, I now find myself in the dilemma that I no longer have a psychiatrist who could prescribe me a new medication. Although I've been looking for one and making appointments for some time, they won't be available until March of next year at the earliest.

I honestly don't know what to do, since I don't have anyone to talk to about it. I'm currently taking my Abitur, which is why I'm worried my grades will drop, especially since I'll be taking my exams next May.

I called the outpatient clinic in my area, as I had previously been treated there. They said they couldn't do anything either. Perhaps one could go to the emergency room of the psychiatric outpatient clinic and ask there. That seems very questionable to me, though.

Do you have any ideas? What do you think about the last option I wrote below?

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Toni2023
4 months ago

found in the inet the following;

The most commonly used non-stimulant drug, Atomoxetin (Strattera), is a norepinephrine modulator, as well as a new drug called Viloxazine (Qelbree) . The other two commonly used non-stimulating drugs against ADHD, clonidine (catapres, capvay) and guanfacin (Tenex, Intuniv), are alpha agonists

Youareme
4 months ago

I’ll give you a good advice, see if it’s available abroad. For example, I have just looked, and at a pharmacy near me that actually makes online deliveries it is available. Even with enough crowds. Maybe you have such a chance to get it. Of course, I don’t know if your health insurance company has international medicines ordered.

Youareme
4 months ago
Reply to  Felix12231

Is a Swiss pharmacy, but there are several who have it in stock.

Youareme
4 months ago

Either zurrose.ch or Coop Vitality

both have in stock, but there are other pharmacies

JanaL161
4 months ago

Prescription evasive drugs must be blessed by a psychiatrist. Try to get the patient service as quickly as possible: https://116117.de/

AndijGreissel
4 months ago

are there no alternative preparation like Strattera with the same active ingredient?